Zucchini Noodles with Meatless Mushroom Sauce

Dig into this delicious plate of zucchini noodles topped with a meatless mushroom marinara!

The base of this flavorful marinara is made with eggplant and mushrooms. The veggies get finely minced to mimic the rich texture of ground beef. I used shiitake mushrooms as its meaty texture and umami taste works really well in savory dishes, but you can also use portobello or white button mushrooms instead.

To take this sauce up a notch, we’ll be adding some homemade cashew Parmesan. This “cheese” is super easy to make, and you only need four ingredients, five minutes and a food processor to put it together.

This meat sauce is served over fresh zucchini noodles for an added boost of vitamin C. Italian basil makes for the best garnish, but other herbs like parsley or chopped scallions will work too.

The next time a pasta craving strikes, start dicing up your veggies for this marinara! It’s really easy to put together, and the sauce will taste even better the next day (since all the flavors will melt together). Bon appétit!

Consuelo Morcillo

Consuelo is the creator behind Earthly Taste, a recipe site with easy-to-make dishes filled with nutrition . In her free time, she can be found biking outdoors or taking care of her 5 pups and 3 lovely bunnies.